Home Office Ideas

 

Finding Space For A Home Office

Corner office in finished basement.

More and more people are working from home these days. To work from home efficiently requires a functional and comfortable home office space. Unfortunately, most of us simply don’t have the room to spare. Today we are posting a few ideas that, hopefully, will help you to design your perfect work from home environment.

 

 The Closet Office

If you're short on space, a wardrobe closet is an ideal place to create a small home office. Even the closet doors can be utilized as storage areas for office supplies and files as seen in the photo below. The office chair fits neatly under the desk at closing time!

Small home office in wardrobe closet.

Small office in spare bedroom closet.

A small office desk, shelving and a new desk top computer turned this closet into an effecient work at home space. The laminate flooring is from Build.com.

 Armoire Office

If you can’t spare a closet, an armoire is another creative way to have a home office space.

Home office in painted armoire.

 

 

Corner Office

Perhaps the largest room in your home or apartment can donate a corner. Trade the king size bed for a full or queen size and your master bedroom might have some potential home office space! Be creative with your office design!
 

Here's a tip: A glass top office desk creates an illusion of more space.

Corner office with glass desk.

In the living room, lamps on end tables take up a lot of floor area. Opt for space saving floor lamps instead, perhaps a smaller couch, and get rid of the love seat all together. Voila! Now you have room for a cool and contemporary home office!

Contemporary home office in corner.

 

 

 

Butler's Pantry Office

Some homes have an area known as a butler's pantry between the kitchen and dining rooms. Another great spot for a functional, small home office! The one pictured here has ample space for a small color TV, laptop computer, office files, cell phone chargers and plenty of home office accessories.



 

Basement Office

This basement office also serves as a guest bedroom. The couch folds out to make a bed. The built-in book shelves provide plenty of storage for books and office files as well as great a display area for mementos and decorating accessories.

 

 

 

Patio Office

If you need a larger office space, a patio area can be closed in to create a spacious work from home and business meeting area. The french doors bring in lots of natural light and beautiful outdoor views! The pastel green walls and live house plants continue to bring the outdoors in. The result is a serene and satisfying home office design.

 

Garage Office

This home office was built in the garage! Baseboard heaters keep it cozy in winter and a wall mounted air conditioner cools it during the summer months. Laminate flooring was installed along with cabinets, shelving and counter-tops. Add an office chair, laptop and printer and you're in business!

 

 

Need help planning your home office design? Randy Armstrong Construction & Remodeling can help you with all of your work from home needs. Call us today for a FREE estimate and home office design consultation. 615-443-1629

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Home Office Design

The Home Office Choosing the right color for your home office! Do you have a home office that needs a makeover? If so, you should think carefully about what color you paint it. There are always distractions when working from home, yet studies show that while some colors divert from tasks at hand, others can significantly increase a person's productivity, concentration and motivation. When you're ready to paint, here are a few home office design ideas that might help.   Think about your job and what kind of environment you want to create. Blue can be calming and can lower your pulse rate while increasing productivity. Green creates a serene, soothing atmosphere, which can relieve stress. Red and orange promote excitement and enthusiasm. Purple is thought to promote artistic creativity. Yellow is cheerful. Light browns and grays deliver a feeling of serenity. Darker browns provide a stoic, earthy atmosphere. Always use a quality brand paint. Will you have a small home office? Lighter paint colors make a room feel larger than it actually is. If you paint your walls in a lighter shade, use a bright "pop" color on your office desk.  An office desk with a glass top will create the illusion of more space in your home office. Choosing the perfect color can be a difficult task in any office design. If you can't decide, the safest choice might be green which is reported to be the most popular color for home offices. Considered to be the most balancing hue on the color palette and the easiest on the eye, green is restful yet rejuvenating. Randy Armstrong Construction & Remodeling can provide you with custom built cabinets and shelving as well as drywall repair and painting services. Our room makeover pros are ready to turn your home office into a functional and attractive work at home space.   Call today for a FREE estimate and home office design consultation. Mention this blog for 10% off! 615-443-1629       (C) 2013 Randy Armstrong Construction & Remodeling, Home Remodeling Contractors in Nashville TN